From checking the teeth of an imposing cavalry black, to clambering up stepladders to take the vital statistics of a majestic drum horse, Blue Cross grooms give horses an annual health check on horses at the heart of cultural and military heritage in Britain.

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The Blue Cross charity is trying to trace the owners of a Saluki purebreed dog which was found badly injured in a street in Wimbledon on Sunday. It is believed the dog may have been hit by a car. He is currently being treated at the charity's animal hospital in Victoria.

The Saluki was found in Wimbledon. Credit: Blue Cross

Nigel Smith, surgeon at the animal hospital, said: “He is still very shaken and disorientated, but despite his ordeal he has remained friendly and placid. We will operate on him to fix a complicated fracture to his front leg, and hope that over time he’ll be able to resume a normal active life."

The Saluki was wearing a yellow collar but did not have a dog tag or a microchip. Credit: Blue Cross